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Photographs documenting the site prior to the playground's development, the playground's dedication ceremony, and the dedication ceremony of the new building. Notable people pictured include Mayor Frank Rizzo, City Councilman Joseph Zazyczny, and Recreation Commissioner Robert Crawford.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The History Files collection contains research materials documenting parks, sites, structures, organizations, events, and individuals associated with the Fairmount Park System and Philadelphia Parks and Recreation. This collection compiles materials from diverse sources over time rather than representing the records of a single office or individual. Typical materials include correspondence, deeds, leases, newspaper clippings, photocopies of published articles and book excerpts, research...